Jessintherain Member

Thanks for the suggestions, all. I am always super hungry on the days that follow weight day, so I'm going to TRY to do my runs in the morning as well and then very much look forward to eating all day long after that. :D

Thanks! my main worry is that if I lift Mon/Wed/Fri and run the other days my legs will feel weak and my endurance will be at a low, especially for my long run of the week. I love running trails, and the hills are the best part, but are killer after doing squats/lunges etc. the day before. I would like to cut down on that…

Font of knowledge. Much appreciated. Allow me to rephrase... HOW can I still lift as heavy as I can so that I can retain/increase the enjoyable muscle gain and still be able to go on long runs without feeling like a ball of cramps?

I have the same problem! I do 10 minutes cardio machine / 40 minutes weight lifting / 10 minutes cardio machine then stretch when at the gym. If you enjoy doing your cardio outside, I would use the gym to fulfill other fitness needs.

soda water. i gave up sodas and diet sodas and it has been a great choice.

Great work! You look so great! Keep it up! :)

When I first joined a gym a few years ago I was SUPER nervous. Here's a few things that helped me: I was doing New Rule of Lifting for Women, so I had a plan in hand I looked up how to do some of the more difficult to understand moves on youtube the night before I went in, and did my thing and looked at some of the other…

I'm in the same boat, I was on here a year ago and lost a fair bit of the weight I wanted to loose. Now I'm back to lose the rest. I'll add you!

YES! I wish I saw more women in the freeweight section, kicking butt. :D

On the way to add you now.... :)

Wow. Great job! Keep up the great work!

hahaha. nice

I switched to non-aluminum as well. I use a deodorant crystal stick. It lets you sweat without stinking, and you can reapply it whenever. Also, it doesn't stain clothing or anything. :)

it isn't supposed to be easy, so don't bother looking for the easy way out.

Only 5! A five I wouldn't miss if I de-friended, though. ;D

I used to really like that little notice... but then I realized it absolutely lies! I give it attention on days I do well and think "heck yeah I could be down 5 lbs in 5 weeks!" On the days where I am close to, or go over, my goal I remember it is a strange little gauge that, I think, is there for the sake of motivation…

Well said.

I always try to do something. The post workout chemical bliss is great for my low energy and help with my cramps. It definitely takes a lot more effort to get off my butt though. I know a lot of people who swear by core-specific yoga poses as well. And if it comes to it, take a day off, for pete's sake! You shouldn't feel…

Knowing how bored I was by week 6 of P90X I have to give some serious kudos to people who do several rounds of the program. I knew all of Tony's sayings by heart...

whew...:drinker: 20 pages. More ladies should have bachelor-ette parties and leave these fellas to us single women. :tongue:

HA!

I just lived 2 years in El Salvador... and I'm looking for a way to get back down and live in Guatemala in a Lake Atitlan hostel.... Miss it too much. Good luck with your saving and planning. Definitely worth it!

If you make yourself commit for say, 30 days, after 30 days you will do these healthy things for yourself without thinking twice. It will feel strange to not log your food or get your daily exercise. You'll start seeing the results in 30 days, too... and that's a great motivating factor. Remember, you owe it to yourself to…

Here's what I do for really great and simple salsa verde 1 pound tomatillos 2-3 hot chilis, (I take out the seeds) 1 large bunch cilantro the juice of one or two limes white or purple onion Salt to taste Throw it all into the food processor until it's well blended (not a chunky style salsa) then dig in. It does taste…

Gosh, No ideas here. I think the above poster is correct though. If he is legit living there (mail, belongings, etc) there isn't much you can do until the lease is up. That's pretty unnerving though. Maybe just don't engage in those conversations that you know will turn uncomfortable, and leave the room. I dunno, lady.…

I would like to be around 150, 140 would be great.

Run for a minute and a half. ;) No, but like they say, C25K is great. I'm in week 5 now. Don't focus on speed, and try to run on suitable surfaces. Concrete can be rough at the start. Good luck!

Love this! Great work, and keep it up!

Hey girl! I'll send you an add. And if anyone else wants some MFPals, feel free to add me. :D

You can't take multivitamins on an empty stomach. Otherwise, yes, you will get super nauseous or throw it back up. Also, I've used lots of types of multivitamins and they all can be a little different. One I used to take would give me insane heartburn, for example. So try the food first (like, real food) and then if that…